Videos tagged with Resistance Fighters

Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries examines the Liberator FP-45 pistol, a World War II-era firearm designed for resistance fighters. He details its simple construction, intended purpose as a disposable weapon for capturing enemy arms, and its psychological warfare role. The video highlights its limited robustness and unique features like grip ammunition storage.

The Marlin UD-42, also known as the 'Avenger', was a 9mm SMG used by resistance forces in WWII Europe. It featured a unique vertical front grip and a high rate of fire, with an innovative 40-round double magazine. Despite not being adopted by the US military, it's a significant historical firearm, with this example heading to auction.

This video features Palmetto State Armory Founder and CEO Jamin McCallum providing an overview of the .45 ACP Liberator pistol. The Liberator, manufactured by General Motors, was famously air-dropped into occupied territories during World War II to equip resistance fighters against the Nazis. This installment marks the beginning of the "Historic Weapons" series, focusing on significant firearms from the past.

This video, presented by NRA Life of Duty and sponsored by Brownells and Smith & Wesson, delves into the untold story of the guerillas on Luzon during World War II. Following the Japanese attack on December 8, 1941, alongside the bombing of Pearl Harbor, American forces in the Philippines faced overwhelming odds. After months of fighting, surrender seemed inevitable for many, leading to the Bataan Death March. However, approximately 450 men chose a different path, hiding in the jungle to continue their resistance against the invaders.

This film, 'Remembrance (2010)', produced by the Northern Film School in collaboration with the Royal Armouries, explores the crucial role of Women Special Operations Executives (SOEs) in occupied France during World War II. It aims to highlight themes central to the Royal Armouries' museum collections. The film is a short, two-minute production from 2009-2010.